Poor Hendrix is a casual neighborhood bar and restaurant located in the East Lake community of Atlanta. At the bar, we offer small plates of craveable food that pair perfectly with your favorite adult beverage and in the restaurant, you'll find simple, classic dishes that compliment an affordable but thoughtful wine list. 

Come, eat, imbibe, socialize, enjoy.

Our bar and patio are 21+ but the restaurant is all-ages. We do have more of an adult vibe and our dining room is small and intimate so we do not have highchairs or booster seats. We are happy to welcome all of our neighbors to dine with us!

No reservation needed! Poor Hendrix is first come, first serve.  We do accept limited reservations for larger parties.

BAR HOURS

SUN-THUR: 4pm - midnight

FRI-SAT: 4pm - 2am

CLOSED WEDNESDAYS

WHat's in a name?

Poor Hendrix was named after our rescue pit-bull.  Hendrix was saved from the euthanasia list at Dekalb Animal Services in 2012 as a skinny, scabby, nearly hairless puppy whose health challenges were just beginning.  Hendrix survived multiple bouts of mange, parvo, a seizure disorder, and countless hospitalizations before finally being diagnosed with immune-mediated polyarthritis.  Thanks to the dedication of Animal Action Rescue and the expertise of top-notch vets around Atlanta, Hendrix is now a happy, healthy dog with a full life ahead of him.  Throughout the years, many people fell in love with and followed the progress of our sweet pup.  Whenever we would give them updates on his most recent health tribulations, their response was invariably, “Aww, poor Hendrix” and the name for our restaurant was born.

Who is Poor Hendrix?

It’s a resilient, loveable dog. It’s a couple with a dream and a lot of determination. It’s a family of dedicated staff that love what they do.  But most importantly, it’s our patrons and neighbors that provide a sense of community every time you walk through our doors.

Poor Hendrix is the fulfillment of a long-time dream of husband and wife owners, Aaron and Jamie Russell.  Aaron and Jamie met when they were just teenagers while Aaron was making pizzas and Jamie was waiting tables at a local Italian restaurant.  Aaron went on to make a career out of his love of cooking, working his way through many of Atlanta’s best restaurants including Nikolai's Roof, Seeger’s, The Dining Room, and Restaurant Eugene.  Aaron made a name for himself as a world-class Pastry Chef, earning 5 James Beard nominations and a Rising Star Chef award.  However, in 2013 after an inspirational trip to Spain and France, the couple decided it was finally time to create a restaurant all their own so they set about the tasks of raising funds, making plans, writing menus and looking for the right location.  When they first saw the space at Hosea & 2nd, they knew it was everything they had been hoping for - a quaint, old building, full of charm, located in a vibrant, diverse, up-and-coming neighborhood they already loved. Their dream of creating an intimate, casual place with simple but fabulous food and plenty of tasty libations became a reality.

RESTAURANT menu

Small Plates

House-marinated olives-$3

Garlicky white bean dip w/fresh herbs and raw veggies-$4

Raw hamachi dressed in citrus, green apple, ginger, & mint w/serrano & raddish- $9

Old Bay fried cauliflower, lemon, & chilis w/garlic-lemon aioli- $4

Marinated beets w/scallion labneh, shaved onion, & mint-$6

Grilled bread with fresh ricotta, olives, lemon, herbs, & peanuts- $6

Local lettuce salad, manchego, peanuts, & pickled green beans- $7

Ceasar salad w/aged asiago cheese, & garlic bread crumbs- $7

Chicken liver pâté toasts with peanuts & red wine gastrique- $4

Butternut squash, mushroom, & gruyère tart w/dijonnaise- $6

Chili-rubbed mushroom skewers-$4

Bulgogi-marinated steak skewers-$5

Dry-rubbed shrimp skewers w/Alabama white sauce- $4

Moroccan lamb skewers w/paprika vinaigrette- $6

Entrees

Crusted and pan seared cauliflower steak w/root vegetable purée, green beans, and creamy mustard sauce- $15

Pan-seared North Carolina trout w/white beans, tomato, & pepperoni- $21

Roasted half chicken glazed in sorghum-vinegar w/curried butternut squash and chickpeas and a cilantro-yogurt sauce- $16

West African spiced steak kabobs w/ground peanuts, flat bread, and a cucumber-onion-pickled vegetable salad- $18

Grilled cheese sandwich w/tomato jam & fries or salad- $10

Dessert

Salted brown butter rice crispy treats- $3

Crème Brûlée of the day - $5

Chocolate-coffee cake w/coconut mousse- $6

Warm apple tart w/vanilla pastry cream, & bourbon caramel- $6

BAR menu

Small Plates

House-marinated olives-$3

Garlicky white bean dip w/fresh herbs and raw veggies-$4

Raw hamachi dressed in citrus, green apple, ginger, & mint w/serrano & raddish- $9

Old Bay fried cauliflower, lemon, & chilis w/garlic-lemon aioli- $4

Marinated beets w/scallion labneh, shaved onion, & mint-$6

Grilled bread with fresh ricotta, olives, lemon, herbs, & peanuts- $6

Local lettuce salad, manchego, peanuts, & pickled green beans- $7

Ceasar salad w/aged asiago cheese, & garlic bread crumbs- $7

Chicken liver pâté toasts with peanuts & red wine gastrique- $4

Butternut squash, mushroom, & gruyère tart w/dijonnaise- $6

Chili-rubbed mushroom skewers-$4

Bulgogi-marinated steak skewers-$5

Dry-rubbed shrimp skewers w/Alabama white sauce- $4

Moroccan lamb skewers w/paprika vinaigrette- $6

BAR EATS

Cold noodles w/a spicy sesame-peanut dressing, fresh veggies, & chili oil- $6

Chicken Wings, Buffalo, Sticky Sesame, or Garlic Parmesan-$8

Sweet potato biscuits with sorghum butter and country ham-$7

Smoked trout, buttermilk ranch, and pickled red onions with grilled bread-$8

French Fries w/house ranch: half order-$3, full-order- $5

Salmon Tartare with a bag of potato chips-$9

Smoked and fried trout skins with Japanese rice seasoning-$3

Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Jam-$6

SWEET EATS

Salted brown butter rice crispy treats- $3

Creme Brulee of the day - $5

Chocolate-coffee cake w/coconut mousse- $6

Warm apple tart w/vanilla pastry cream, & bourbon caramel- $6

COCKTAILS

“She Put The Lime In The Cococnut”: Pisco, Green Chili Vodka, Aveze, Lime, Simple, Coconut Milk, Egg White

 -$9-

Par Avion: Rhum, Lime, Grapefruit, Orange Liqueur, Cinnamon-Arbol Honey, & Brut

 -$11-

Your Body Is Not A Temple: Basil-Infused Rye, Montenegro Amaro, Bruto Americano, Lemon, & Simple

 -$11-

Rose Colored Glasses: Gin, Rhubarb Amaro, & Vermouth

-$10-

The Safe Word: Cognac, White Crème de Cacao, Cynar, & Vermouth

 -$11-

Man About Town: Bourbon, Camapri, Vermouth, China-China, & Herbsaint

 -$12-

Mister Martinez: Death’s Door Gin, Mezcal, Sweet Vermouth, Apple Brandy, & Cherry

 -$12-

Chicor’ Treat: Virgil Kane Rye, Spiced Rum, Chicory Liqueur, & Amaro

 -$12-

BEER

WINE

News and happenings

SPECIALS

Monday Night: HALF-PRICED BOTTLES OF WINE in the Dining Room

Monday Night: $9 Wings + Tall Boy

Monday and Tuesday, 5-10 pm: BARFLY Special! We're offering a chef's choice featured entree for our bar patrons.  Follow us on social media to know what delicious dinner we're serving up this week!

Tuesday Night: "Tartare Tuesday" Salmon tartare, a bag of Zapp's chips, & a draft beer for $12!